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The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to eliminate position and exercise limits for options on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index and the S&P 500 Scored & Screened Index. This change aims to align these options with other broad-based index options like those for the S&P 500, which already have no such limits. By removing these restrictions, the Exchange believes it will increase trading flexibility and enhance the ability of market participants to execute their investment strategies across related indexes. The proposal also notes that similar options without these limits have ample market liquidity, reducing concerns about market manipulation.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released details on the 2025 cost recovery fee percentages for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. The fee percentages are set for different sectors: 3.0% for the Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, 0.1% for the Catcher/Processor (C/P) Co-op Program, and 3.0% for the Mothership (MS) Co-op Program. The fees are used to recover costs associated with managing and enforcing these fishing programs. Additionally, the average 2025 price for Pacific whiting, used in fee calculations for the C/P Co-op Program, is set at $0.09 per pound.

The Cboe Exchange, Inc. filed a proposal to change its fee structure regarding expiring fee waivers and incentive programs, effective January 4, 2021. The proposed changes include adjusting the incentive programs for market makers in specific index options, like MSCI EAFE (MXEA) and Emerging Markets (MXEF), and increasing financial incentives for quoting in S&P 500 (SPX) options during global trading hours. Additionally, the proposal plans to remove expired incentives related to the FTSE 100 Mini Index (UKXM) options. These changes aim to encourage liquidity and active markets, benefiting overall market quality to the advantage of all participants.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc., concerning auction notification messages and index combo orders in SPX, which is a type of options trading based on the S&P 500 Index. This rule modifies the minimum price increments for these orders in electronic auctions, aiming to align them with trading done on the floor for consistency and fair price improvement. The change is intended to make sure investors placing large or complex SPX options can receive better price improvements and more transparent pricing information during electronic auctions. The overall goal is to promote competition and provide improved opportunities for investors in electronic and floor-based trading environments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized technical corrections to rules concerning the regulation of hazardous waste. These adjustments clarify previous rules for entities such as waste generators and healthcare facilities. The changes address the handling of various types of hazardous waste, focusing on precise terms and regulations for different generator categories. The EPA also outlines responses to public comments and explains how these adjustments apply to states already authorized to manage their hazardous waste programs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed rule change by the Cboe Exchange, Inc., which was amended twice. The rule change allows Cboe to impose a maximum size requirement of ten contracts for agency orders in SPX options during Regular Trading Hours (RTH) on its Automated Price Improvement Mechanisms (AIM and C-AIM). The decision was made based on data showing that smaller orders, between one to ten contracts, benefited most from these electronic auctions in terms of price improvements, compared to larger orders. This measure is expected to enhance retail customer participation and provide better execution opportunities for these smaller orders.

The United States Mint, part of the Department of the Treasury, has released pricing information for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coin Program and the Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar. These products, including gold coins, will be priced based on a grid available on the Mint's website. For more details or inquiries, contact the program managers, Rosa Matos or Rosa Williams, at the provided address or phone number. Authority for this announcement derives from Public Law 116-94 and Public Law 116-65.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized changes to the test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers and consumer clothes dryers. These updates include adjustments to the specifications of test cloth used in test procedures, such as clarifying the requirements for fabric weight and thread count, adding an alternative type of test cloth, and streamlining test cloth specifications for both washers and dryers. These changes, which aim to improve test consistency and adaptability to fabric availability, will be effective on February 18, 2025. Importantly, these amendments are not expected to increase testing costs or burdens on manufacturers.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. is updating its Fee Schedule by launching a program called the NBBO Setter Program under the new fee code SS. This program aims to improve trading conditions for less frequently traded securities by offering rebates to participants who lead in setting competitive prices. It allows members to potentially earn higher rebates without any volume requirements, thereby encouraging more liquidity and trading activity. The program is designed to benefit the market by making it more competitive and transparent, and is open to all participants on the exchange.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under the Department of the Treasury has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, as required by law. This adjustment aims to maintain the deterrent effect of these penalties by reflecting changes in the cost of living. The updated penalties apply across various statutes like the Trading With the Enemy Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and others. The rule will be effective beginning January 15, 2025, and does not require prior public notice or comment.